First published in 2001 as an internet article, this Rope Dubbing DVD #1 has
been 8 years in the making. It's all based on a quick and simple method of
dubbing that Don developed 30 years ago while developing his realistic
stoneflies. Don did not publish the technique until he found that it was
about the only technique that could be used effectively for Ice Dubbing
and other synthetics. Don applied the technique to every known dubbing
material and everything dubbed perfectly. He has been demonstrating the
method at fly shows across the country, introducing hundreds of beginners
through professionals to the technique. This DVD was a much-requested item.

This technique consists of a base technique and sub-techniques, all of which
makes for excellent, durable flies over a wide range of patterns. This is not
a twisted or noodled dubbing technique, but a stationary core technique. DVD#1
has 24 tying techniques that are so fast freeze-framing will be required. Many
sample photos of dubbed and finished flies are also inserted to assist tying.
You'll see a 3-color caddis fly tied in a minute, and a segmented flash-scuds
can be also be tied in 20 seconds.

The rope-dub technique is not like previous methods that noodle the dubbing
with a thread loop. See the rope-dub flies page on Don's web site for sample ties and background.

The Advantages of Rope-dubbing Don's Way Are:

It requires no wax, loop, split thread, or tools

It is extremely fast and cuts dubbing time by as much as 80%

It forms segments and taper in one pass

The tapers and segments can be adjusted or varied easily

It works from size #32 to 14/0

With a bite-tippet tying core, the flies are virtually tooth-proof

With tying-wire cores, flies are self-weighted and durable

Any dubbing, hair, fur, floss, synthetic can be applied

Blending can be done right on the core material

Fur dubbing ‘off the hide’ can be dubbed as self-hackling segments

Marabou, peacock, and others feathers can be durably dubbed

Hackles can be incorporated into the dubbing making them bite-proof

Each dubbing material can have many different looks

The method can be all of the fly or just part of the design

Any finishing methods, like ribbing and shell-backs can still be applied

Fly-tying is a progressive hobby. New materials are found or created constantly,
and the challenge is to be creative with these new materials while remaining true
to the craft. Pushing the envelope, exploring new applications, such as the
'rope-dub' technique, and creating new flies are rewarding and keep a
40+-year hobby from ever growing stale. Tying skills need to be expanded
and adapted constantly to go where no one has gone before. The world of
fly-tying is extremely broad and covers not only every possible fishing
application, but also applications in art and collectables- and in humor,
if you want to go there.

You really need to read all the wonderful comments made by fly tyers
about Don's Rope Dubbing method. They know how hard it is to do
this right. Click HERE and get your copy of this unique video!